You might have noticed this repeating pattern based on a traditional dying technique is experiencing a major resurgence in everything from fabric and wallcoverings to runway fashion and bathing suits (personally, I love the fire-engine red ikat bikini from Eberjey).

Preservation may be a good idea, especially since the versatile pattern can be used in so many eye-catching ways — as seen in the roundup of ikat items here, ranging from bowls to oven mitts, serving trays, and more.